Guidebook for Pigeon Forge and Sevierville TN
Food scene
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 Parkway"THE BEST! A MUST! Long Wait"
"This place is the best! Yummy rotating/changing menu of tapas, appetizers, shareable plates & chef-made desserts."
57 locals recommend
Red Oak Bistro
669 Glades Rd"This place is the best! Yummy rotating/changing menu of tapas, appetizers, shareable plates & chef-made desserts."
"Everything tasted fantastic including the appetizers, fried pickles, spinach artichoke dip, and the baked meatballs!"
104 locals recommend
Holston's Kitchen
639 Dolly Parton Pkwy"Everything tasted fantastic including the appetizers, fried pickles, spinach artichoke dip, and the baked meatballs!"
"Fantastic atmosphere and some of the best food we have had anywhere! Would definitely recommend! They have something for everyone too!"
23 locals recommend
Aubrey's Restaurant
928 Dolly Parton Pkwy"Fantastic atmosphere and some of the best food we have had anywhere! Would definitely recommend! They have something for everyone too!"
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
2910 Parkway"Best BBQ experience!"
"This is probably one of the best meals I have had in a long time. The steak was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The sides were great and our server was excellent."
74 locals recommend
Alamo Steak House
3050 Parkway"This is probably one of the best meals I have had in a long time. The steak was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The sides were great and our server was excellent."
Live Music
"Terrific performances combined with delicious food and incredible beer and cocktails."
96 locals recommend
Ole Red
511 Parkway"Terrific performances combined with delicious food and incredible beer and cocktails."
Sightseeing
"Incredibly professional staff. Felt very safe throughout the entire course of zip lines. The scenery is breathtaking. The zip lines are very long and allow you to thoroughly enjoy the event. They also have a few trails you can hike along the river or up to a waterfall."
65 locals recommend
Foxfire Mountain Swinging Bridge
3757 Thomas Ln"Incredibly professional staff. Felt very safe throughout the entire course of zip lines. The scenery is breathtaking. The zip lines are very long and allow you to thoroughly enjoy the event. They also have a few trails you can hike along the river or up to a waterfall."
Your family will have a blast interacting with camels, a zebra, goats, reindeer, Rocky Mountain Elk, emu, deer, miniature horses, donkeys, and so much more! A pony ride is perfect for little kids, and they can enjoy a safe, gentle ride led by Mom or Dad. For a full family adventure, everyone can ride at the Deer Farm Riding Stables.
58 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo
478 Happy Hollow LnYour family will have a blast interacting with camels, a zebra, goats, reindeer, Rocky Mountain Elk, emu, deer, miniature horses, donkeys, and so much more! A pony ride is perfect for little kids, and they can enjoy a safe, gentle ride led by Mom or Dad. For a full family adventure, everyone can ride at the Deer Farm Riding Stables.
"So many things to do that include year-round ice skating, skiing, tubing, shopping, and more!"
500 locals recommend
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain Rd"So many things to do that include year-round ice skating, skiing, tubing, shopping, and more!"
The Arts and Crafts Community is the largest independent organization of artisans in the United States. There are more than 100 working studios that belong to weavers, potters, woodworkers, and painters whose family legacies predate the park. The artists often will talk with visitors and discuss the history of their craft. Each shop offers plenty of free parking. It’s a great place to buy local handmade crafts and souvenirs. Best way to get there is to make a right onto Jayell Rd, then a right onto 416 and then take it all the way down to the community.
159 locals recommend
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
668 Glades RoadThe Arts and Crafts Community is the largest independent organization of artisans in the United States. There are more than 100 working studios that belong to weavers, potters, woodworkers, and painters whose family legacies predate the park. The artists often will talk with visitors and discuss the history of their craft. Each shop offers plenty of free parking. It’s a great place to buy local handmade crafts and souvenirs. Best way to get there is to make a right onto Jayell Rd, then a right onto 416 and then take it all the way down to the community.
The Cades Cove Loop winds for 11 miles through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a paved path that has a 4mi, 8mi, or 11 mi one way loop where you’ll get the chance to see some incredible wildlife, including black bears. It is typically open for automobiles to drive through; however, on Wednesdays from May to the beginning of September, it is closed to automobiles. It is ALWAYS open to pedestrians, making it really nice for biking or walking on Wednesdays. Tip: to avoid all the traffic, rent bikes at the Cades Cove Campground Store (or bring your own). Note: go early to get a bike: it is first come first serve. They will also not rent if it is raining. Go early near dawn or dusk to see more wildlife, and don't be afraid to take some of the roads in the center of the loop for a chance to see some bears depending on the time of year. Just make sure to check hours as the loop road is closed to motor vehicles during certain times of day through the week. Take a picnic with you and sit in a beautiful field and let the kids run around. Make sure you go early. It takes a while and sometimes traffic backs up. They stop allowing visitors at dusk. Europeans settled the Cades Cove area between 1818 and 1821. Today, visitors to Cades Cove can enjoy the largest variety of historic buildings in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Plan to get out and visit the restored buildings.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
The Cades Cove Loop winds for 11 miles through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a paved path that has a 4mi, 8mi, or 11 mi one way loop where you’ll get the chance to see some incredible wildlife, including black bears. It is typically open for automobiles to drive through; however, on Wednesdays from May to the beginning of September, it is closed to automobiles. It is ALWAYS open to pedestrians, making it really nice for biking or walking on Wednesdays. Tip: to avoid all the traffic, rent bikes at the Cades Cove Campground Store (or bring your own). Note: go early to get a bike: it is first come first serve. They will also not rent if it is raining. Go early near dawn or dusk to see more wildlife, and don't be afraid to take some of the roads in the center of the loop for a chance to see some bears depending on the time of year. Just make sure to check hours as the loop road is closed to motor vehicles during certain times of day through the week. Take a picnic with you and sit in a beautiful field and let the kids run around. Make sure you go early. It takes a while and sometimes traffic backs up. They stop allowing visitors at dusk. Europeans settled the Cades Cove area between 1818 and 1821. Today, visitors to Cades Cove can enjoy the largest variety of historic buildings in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Plan to get out and visit the restored buildings.
Andrew’s Bald is the highest bald in the Smokies. Thanks to several acres of open grassy meadows, commonly referred to as balds in the Appalachians, spectacular views of the southern Smokies await you at the end of this hike. Andrews Bald is the perfect place to unfold a blanket, relax, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Andrews Bald Trail, which is right outside Clingman's Dome, is about 3.5 miles round trip. It’s a medium difficulty hike with mild elevation.
18 locals recommend
Andrews Bald
Andrew’s Bald is the highest bald in the Smokies. Thanks to several acres of open grassy meadows, commonly referred to as balds in the Appalachians, spectacular views of the southern Smokies await you at the end of this hike. Andrews Bald is the perfect place to unfold a blanket, relax, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Andrews Bald Trail, which is right outside Clingman's Dome, is about 3.5 miles round trip. It’s a medium difficulty hike with mild elevation.
The highest point of Tennessee! It is only open for some of the year and closes for winter. The best views in the entire park as it is the highest elevation you can drive to. 1.2 miles round trip, very popular but steep hike. Great sunset or sunrise hike; go early to avoid the crowds. You can see 7 states from this vantage point. The hike, up a paved path, takes about 20 or 30 minutes to get to the top. Be sure to go on a clear day. Temperatures can be 10-20 degrees cooler, so take appropriate clothing.
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
The highest point of Tennessee! It is only open for some of the year and closes for winter. The best views in the entire park as it is the highest elevation you can drive to. 1.2 miles round trip, very popular but steep hike. Great sunset or sunrise hike; go early to avoid the crowds. You can see 7 states from this vantage point. The hike, up a paved path, takes about 20 or 30 minutes to get to the top. Be sure to go on a clear day. Temperatures can be 10-20 degrees cooler, so take appropriate clothing.
The roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 2.6 miles and hike is considered moderate in difficulty. It takes about 2 hours to hike to the waterfall and back. It’s one of the most popular destinations in the park and parking at the trailhead is limited. The area is especially busy on weekends year-around and all week during summer.
66 locals recommend
Laurel Falls
The roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 2.6 miles and hike is considered moderate in difficulty. It takes about 2 hours to hike to the waterfall and back. It’s one of the most popular destinations in the park and parking at the trailhead is limited. The area is especially busy on weekends year-around and all week during summer.
Shopping
If you’re looking for a rainy day activity or some bargain shopping, the Tanger outlets are a great option! This shopping-mall chain features a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores at discount prices.
455 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayIf you’re looking for a rainy day activity or some bargain shopping, the Tanger outlets are a great option! This shopping-mall chain features a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores at discount prices.
Walmart Supercenter
1414 ParkwayClean, busy and large parking lot.
"It's not overwhelming! The staff is friendly, helpful and available! It's nicely located with easy in and out for driving. "
23 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
1185 Dolly Parton Pkwy"It's not overwhelming! The staff is friendly, helpful and available! It's nicely located with easy in and out for driving. "
City/town information
Cosby is an out-of the way area of the national park that is a favorite among locals and long-time Smokies visitors. The main draw to the Cosby area is hiking. Hen Wallow Falls is a popular day hike, located 2.1 miles from the Cosby Picnic Area. The 1.4 mile walk to Sutton Ridge Overlook offers spectacular views. It originates from the picnic area also. For more ambitious hikers try the strenuous 10.6 mile hike to the Mt. Cammerer Fire Tower. Another option is a beautiful 13-mile Low Gap Trail – Appalachian Trail – Snake Den Trail Loop.
9 locals recommend
Cosby
Cosby is an out-of the way area of the national park that is a favorite among locals and long-time Smokies visitors. The main draw to the Cosby area is hiking. Hen Wallow Falls is a popular day hike, located 2.1 miles from the Cosby Picnic Area. The 1.4 mile walk to Sutton Ridge Overlook offers spectacular views. It originates from the picnic area also. For more ambitious hikers try the strenuous 10.6 mile hike to the Mt. Cammerer Fire Tower. Another option is a beautiful 13-mile Low Gap Trail – Appalachian Trail – Snake Den Trail Loop.
Medical
"The staff was awesome from beginning to end, super attentive and very nice. My best experiences in a hospital so far".
28 locals recommend
LeConte Medical Center
742 Middle Creek Rd"The staff was awesome from beginning to end, super attentive and very nice. My best experiences in a hospital so far".